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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Shri Hardeep S. Puri addresses the 11th edition of CII Bio-Energy Summit
Increased the ethanol blending in petrol from 1.53% in 2013-14 to 10.17% in July 2022 – Shri Hardeep S. Puri
The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep S. Puri said that India has increased the ethanol blending in petrol from 1.53% in 2013-14 to 10.17% in July 2022. He was addressing the 11th edition of CII Bio-Energy Summit, here today.
Shri Hardeep S. Puri addressing the 11th edition of CII Bio-Energy Summit
Shri Puri said that setting up 2G refineries to make ethanol from Parali  and Bamboo  with the twin objective of reducing pollution along with achieving energy security goals is another milestone in this direction.
Shri Puri said that we have enacted Green Hydrogen Policy with a production target of 5 million tonnes by 2030. He further said that India’s Green Hydrogen policy announced in February this year is a revolutionary shift which is set to make India a global hub for green hydrogen and green ammonia production and India aims to produce 4 MT Green Hydrogen annually & accrue Rs. 1 lakh crore of cumulative fossil fuel import savings by 2030. Working with companies in countries like UK and Germany for the domestic manufacture of electrolysers to make deployment of Hydrogen as an energy source, affordable, he added.
The Minister said that India is undertaking an ambitious journey of energy transition to achieve net carbon zero by 2070 and this transition has to be stable and ensure that it remains consistent. Our OMCs have come out with their respective net zero targets - IOCL by 2046, BPCL and HPCL by 2040 which also means that OMCs are gearing up for the change in energy source and use, going forward, he added.
Ministry of Defence
Conferring Ashoka Chakra
Following guidelines are laid down for awarding Ashoka Chakra:
- The Ashoka Chakra shall be awarded for most conspicuous bravery; or some act of daring of pre-eminent valour or self-sacrifice otherwise than in the face of the enemy.
- The persons eligible for the Ashoka Chakra shall be:
- Officers and men and women of all ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, of any of the Reserve Forces, of the Territorial Army, Militia and of any other lawfully constituted forces.
- Members of the Nursing Services of the Armed Forces.
- Civilian citizens of either sex in all walks of life and members of Police Forces including Central Para-Military Forces and Railway Protection Force.
The names of the persons to whom Ashoka Chakra has been awarded during the last four years and the current year are as under:
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2015
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NaikNeeraj Kumar Singh, Rajputana Rifles / 57th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles 
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2016
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 Lance Naik Mohan NathGoswami, 9th Battalion The Parachute Regiment  
 Havildar Hangpan Dada, The Assam Regiment / 35th Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles 
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2017
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NIL
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2018
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Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala, Indian Air Force  
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2019
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Lance NaikNazir Ahmad Wani, Bar to Sena Medal, The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry / 34th Battalion The Rashtriya RiflesYear of announcement of award.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Dr. Subhash Bhamre in a written reply to Shri Harish Chandra Alias Harish Dwivedi in Lok Sabha today.
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Shri B Ilangovan assumes charge as Additional Divisional Railway Manager of Chennai Division
Shri.B.Ilangovan IRAS has taken over charge as the new Additional Divisional Railway Manager of Chennai Division of Southern Railway today, the 26th April, 2019.
As an officer belongs to Indian Railway Accounts Service , 1999 batch, Shri.Ilangovan has vast experience in different facets of Railway working. He had served in various capacities including Sr. Divisional Finance Manager for Madurai Railway Division, Dy. General Manager of Southern Railway, Dy. Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer of construction, Workshop, Stores of Southern Railways. Before assumes charge as Addl. Divisional Railway Manager he worked as Senior Divisional Finance Manager of Chennai Division.
Shri.B.Ilangovan IRAS succeeds Shri.Sunil.P.Sorte as the Addl.Divisional Railway Manager of Chennai Division of Southern Railway.
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog discusses the new arrangement for earmarking of funds for SCs and STs
A Meeting was held on 25.10.2017 in NITI Aayog, under the Chairmanship of Shri Ratan P. Watal, Principal Adviser  to discuss about the New Arrangement for earmarking of funds for SCs and STs.
Principal Adviser emphasized in the meeting that the practice of notional earmarking of funds for SCs and STs has to discontinue. Ministries/Departments which do not have any schemes under which funds can be earmarked for SCs and STs may consider designing schemes that directly benefit SCs and STs. Monitoring of expenditure, output and outcome should be against actual earmarking.
Many valuable suggestions were made by the participants in the meeting. Others having issues regarding earmarking were requested to furnish their suggestions/comments separately so that the same could be considered while finalizing recommendations for earmarking of funds for SCs and STs.
The need for a new arrangement for earmarking of funds for SCs and STs has arisen in view of discontinuation of the system of planning and merger of plan and non-plan expenditure w.e.f. 2017-18.
So far funds are earmarked for SCs and STs under the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan  and Tribal Sub-Plan  as per the guidelines of the Task Force constituted by the erstwhile Planning Commission. The Task Force had recommended for differential earmarking of funds i.e. different rates for identified Ministries / Departments for the Sub-Plans under Centrally Sponsored Schemes  and Central Sector  Schemes implemented by each.
Promoting socio-economic interest of SCs and STs is a constitutional mandate. Therefore in view of change in system of budgeting, NITI Aayog had to look for a new arrangement for allocation, so that funds are provided adequately for inclusive development of these vulnerable communities.
With the objective of improving and upgrading the guidelines the matter was discussed widely with all stakeholders including Samavesh Forum of NITI Aayog. The meeting held today under the Chairmanship of Shri Ratan P. Watal with the Central Ministries/Departments, State Governments and National Commissions for SCs and STs was to carry forward the process of consultation.
Special Service and Features
Dr. G. Byju assumes charge as CTCRI Director
Dr. G. Byju assumed charge as the Director of ICAR –Central Tuber Crops Research Institute  Thiruvananthapuram under Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare . He has been working as a researcher at CTCRI for the past 30 years. He has published 115 research papers in national and international journals.
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Shri. Karnam Sekar appointed as new MD & CEO of Indian Overseas Bank
Shri Karnam Sekar has taken over the charge of Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer in Indian Overseas Bank with effect from 01.07.2019. He was appointed as an Officer on Special Duty and Whole Time Director in IOB from 01.04.2019 till the time of taking over charge as MD & CEO on 01.07.2019. Prior to this, he was the MD & CEO of Dena Bank from 21.09.2018. He was also the Deputy Managing Director and Chief Credit Officer in State Bank of India heading its Highest Credit Committee.
Mr. Sekar joined State Bank of India as Probationary officer on 9th December, 1983 and has experience in Credit & Branch Operations. His earlier assignments include, the Branch Manager of the Corporate Accounts Group Branch, Mumbai , and Manager  at SBI Johannesburg, South Africa. Before his elevation as Deputy Managing Director in SBI, he was working as Chief General Manager in Lucknow Circle which has more than 1600 Branches and 16000 employees. He has also worked in various geographies including the North Eastern part of the country.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Freedom fighters' contribution is an inspiration for youth - Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Kapil Patil
Everyone should participate in Har Ghar Tiranga campaign - Kapil Patil
Pune, 12 August 2022
Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Patil today said that the historic National Institute of Naturopathy in Pune, which was sanctified by the residence of Mahatma Gandhi, will create a healthy generation that will make the nation stronger. He said that the contribution of the freedom fighters will be an inspiration to the young generation.
To commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence, a national flag hoisting and felicitation of freedom fighters were held today at the National Institute of Naturopathy located in the Bapu Sadan building in Pune. The flag was hoisted in the institution premises by Shri Kapil Patil, in the presence of Vijaykumar Behra, Financial Adviser of Panchayat Raj Ministry, Prof.  K. Satya Lakshmi, Director of the institute and other dignitaries. Shri Patil also garlanded the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the institute premises.
He said that naturopathy was Gandhiji's concept and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spread it throughout the world through Yoga Day. He underlined the special importance of celebrating this day, especially in Bapu Bhavan. He told about the vision of the Prime Minister and the importance of the Har Ghar Tiranga program. Shri Patil appealed to everyone to hoist the National flag at their homes on 15th August.
The Minister also felicitated freedom fighter, renowned Gandhian Prof R. K. Mutatkar, his wife and the families of the martyrs, on this occasion.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves continuation of NLCPR scheme for North East till March 2020
Also approves introduction of new Scheme, NESIDS till March 2020
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the existing Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources  scheme with funding pattern of 90:10 till March, 2020 with an outlay of Rs.5300.00 crore. It would enable completion of ongoing projects.
The Union Cabinet also approved the introduction of new Central Sector Scheme of “North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme”  from 2017-18 with 100% funding from the Central Government to fill up the gaps in creation of infrastructure in specified sectors till March, 2020.
Features of NESIDS:
The new scheme will broadly cover creation of infrastructure under following sectors:-
a) Physical infrastructure relating to water supply, power, connectivity and specially the projects promoting tourism;
b) Infrastructure of social sectors of education and health.
Benefits of NESIDS:
The assets to be created under the new scheme of NESIDS will not only strengthen health care and education facilities in the region but will also encourage tourism thereby the employment opportunities for local youth. The scheme will act as a catalyst in overall development of the region in the years to come.
Ministry of Education
Atal Innovation Mission launched by government in schools to cultivate 1 million children in India as Neoteric Innovators: Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
Government of India is encouraging the schools to provide exposure of science and technology to students so that they can be exposed with futuristic technology platforms. Government has setup the Atal Innovation Mission  at NITI Aayog. The objective of establishing AIM is to create scientific temper and cultivate the spirit of curiosity and innovation among young minds.
In schools, AIM facilitates to set up network of Atal Tinkering Laboratories  in India. The vision of Atal Tinkering Lab initiative is to ‘Cultivate 1 Million children in India as Neoteric Innovators’. The objective of this scheme is to foster curiosity, creativity and imagination in young minds and inculcate skills such as design mind-set, computational thinking, adaptive learning, physical computing, rapid calculations, measurements etc.
A total, 8878 schools have been selected and 4670 schools have been given the ATL grant in aid for establishment of ATL. A total of Rs.1000 crores is currently earmarked for the said mission upto financial year 2019-20.
The information was given by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Border Fencing
Fencing is being erected on Indo-Pakistan border, Indo-Bangladesh border and Indo-Myanmar border. So far 5187 Km. length of International border has been covered by fence. Details of fencing along Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh Border are as under:

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Border
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Border covered by fence
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Indo-Pakistan Border
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2041
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Indo-Bangladesh Border
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3141
The unfenced area includes non-feasible stretches where fencing could not be constructed due to riverine and marshy land. These stretches are being covered through technological solution. Fencing along remaining feasible stretches has been hampered due to firing/objections from the counterpart country, difficult terrain, short working season, land acquisition problem, public protests and Covid-19 situation etc. Government has been persistent in its efforts to remove obstacles and ensure timely completion.
To check fake Indian currency and animal trafficking, the Government has adopted a multi-pronged approach which inter-alia includes round-the-clock surveillance and patrolling on the borders and establishment of observation post; increase in number of BSF personnel; construction of border fencing & floodlighting; use of water crafts/boats and floating Border Out Posts  for domination of riverine area; advance technological equipments like Hand Held Thermal Imager , Night Vision Device , Twin Telescope, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ; upgradation of intelligence setup and enhanced coordination with the State Governments/concerned intelligence agencies.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nisith Pramanik in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds efforts of those working to make our planet better on the occasion of Earth Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the efforts of those working to make our planet better on the occasion of Earth Day.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“On Earth Day, I laud all those working to make our planet better. India is committed to furthering sustainable development in line with our culture of living in harmony with nature.”
Ministry of Steel
Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste urges Industry to Explore Ways and Means to Make Minerals & Mines Sector Self-Reliant
Union Minister of State for Steel and Rural Development, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste today said that Mineral and Metal Sector has played a key role in the development of the country and will transform India from a developing to a developed country. Addressing the valedictory session of the two-day International Conference on Indian Minerals & Metals Industry – Transition Towards 2030 & Vision 2047, Minister said that the sector should be more innovative, competitive and research friendly to enhance its capability of production of minerals and metals to meet the country’s needs as well as to export them.
Shri Kulaste also said natural resources and their maximum possible exploration without harming the environment will be the key factors for our march towards development. Steel sector is playing a major role for the infrastructural development in every sector in the country. Ministry of Steel has introduced various programs like PLI Scheme, FDI etc. to encourage the players of the sector, Minister added.
Addressing the session, Secretary, Ministry of Steel, Shri Sanjay Singh stressed upon the reduction of carbon emission in the Steel sector to move towards Green Steel as directed by Prime Minister. Shri Singh said that the targeted capacity for steel sector for 2030 as well as 2047, which has been pegged at 300MT and 500MT respectively would be achieved with a proper roadmap in place for it. This would mean that the reserves of iron-ore as estimated would have to be converted into resources as that would be ideal to achieve the desired path, stressed the Secretary Steel.
Joint Secretary , Shri Kundan Kumar said that mineral and metal sector has played a major role in the industrial as well as infrastructural development of the country. Shri Kundan Kumar urged the industry to come out with a comprehensive and detailed programme for minerals & mines sector and submit to all stakeholders for necessary action so that the required policy is put in place for the growth & expansion and diversification of Indian mines & minerals sector.
CMD, NMDC Ltd.. Shri Sumit Deb, who chaired the valedictory session, called upon the participants and policy makers to extend their support to the sector so that it is operationalised & functionalized accordingly for its broader & wider growth since the sector can substantially increase its contribution to national GDP from current level of about 2 percent.
The two-day conference had very interactive and relevant sessions on Industry Vision 2047 for Minerals & Metals Sector in India which was organized by NMDC in association with FICCI.
Ministry of Power
Steps by Government for implementation and completion of projects under DDUGJY scheme
Following steps were taken by Government for implementation of the projects and completion of projects:
- At Central level, an inter-ministerial Monitoring Committee on DDUGJY headed by the Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of India monitored the implementation of the scheme. Besides, the progress is reviewed with States / Power Utilities in Review, Planning and Monitoring  meetings of Ministry of Power on a monthly basis.
- Time extension was granted as requested by the States to facilitate execution and completion of the scheme.
- At the State level, a Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary monitored the progress to resolve issues relating to implementation. Further, the progress was reviewed on a monthly basis and on a fortnightly basis.
- Rural Electrification Corporation  Limited, the nodal agency, monitored implementation of the scheme through its State Offices at the field level. The nodal agency also appointed third party M/s Ernst & Young LLP, New Delhi through e-tendering process for post implementation evaluation of DDUGJY for providing consulting services for evaluation of DDUGJY scheme.
- At District level,  District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee meetings  headed by senior-most Hon’ble Member of Parliament  of the district & other MPs of the district as co-chair with District Magistrate as Convener, review the progress.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh Union Minister for Power and MNRE in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
NABARD assistance of Rs.241 crore to Kerala
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development  has sanctioned a loan of Rs. 241 crore of Kerala under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund  for implementing 77 rural projects. 58 projects in the education sector and 19 projects in the rural connectivity sector together have an outlay of Rs. 304 crore.
A flagship programme of upgrading 52 Government Upper primary Schools in 10 districts to High Schools is among the projects which have ben approved. In each School, infrastructure will be developed through a uniform project at a cost of Rs. 2.58 crore. NABARD will provide support to the tune of Rs. 2 crore and the balance will come from Rashtriya Madyamik Shiksha Abhiyan . It is expected that about 30,000 students will get the benefit out of these projects at a time. Sanction has also been accorded for infrastructure development in three schools of Fisheries Department and three Polytechnics under Higher Education Department.
The projects under rural connectivity sector includes 18 roads by Public works Department and one road by Local Self Government Department with a total loan of Rs. 119 crore. These are the first set of projects being sanctioned by NABARD in the current financial year. According to Sri. R. Sundar Chief General Manager NABARD, Kerala, projects worth Rs. 400 crore are under various stages of sanctioning process.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Wife of A Spy depicts a couple who are at the mercy of time: Director Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Panaji, January 24, 2021
An emotional roller coaster, where a wife, who was at first torn by jealousy due to an act of her husband, does the unthinkable to ensure her family’s safety when she discovers the truth. The closing film of the 51st edition of International Film Festival of India , Japanese movie Wife of Spy directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa tells the story of a husband and wife who are thrown off guard by some unforeseen circumstances.
Kurosawa, who addressed the IFFI 51 closing ceremony through a video message, said: “It is a huge honour that Wife of A Spy has been selected as the closing film of IFFI. I had been to Goa 6 or 7 years back. It is really a wonderful memory for me. Everything is beautiful out there, the ocean, town and the people who are so kind. Especially the food was really delicious. I spent dream-like days there. I wanted to come there in person and meet all of you, but I know it is impossible now. All I can do is talk online from Japan. But the film has reached beyond the sea and I believe it tells you eloquently rather than I speaking about it. My movie is set in Japan of the 1940’s, and it depicts a couple who are at the mercy of the time.” As a parting word, Kurosawa requested all to enjoy the film till the end.
Wife of a Spy is a periodic drama, which tells the story of Satako, played by Japanese actor Yu Aoi and Yusaku Fukuhara played by Issey Takahashi. The night before the outbreak of World War II, local merchant, Yusaku Fukuhara, senses that things are headed in an unsettling direction. He leaves his wife Satoko behind and travels to Manchuria. There, he coincidentally witnesses a barbarous act and is determined to bring it to light. He leaps into action. Meanwhile, Satoko is called on by her childhood friend and military policeman, Taiji Tsumori. He tells her that a woman her husband brought back from Manchuria has died. Satoko is torn by jealousy and confronts Yusaku. But when she discovers Yusaku’s true intentions, she does the unthinkable to ensure his safety and their happiness.
This 115-minute-long film was selected in the main competition section of the 77th Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Lion.
Kiyoshi Kurosawa is a Japanese film director, screenwriter, film critic and a professor at Tokyo University of the Arts. He has worked in a variety of genres and is best known for his many contributions to the Japanese horror genre.
Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan releases a book “Birsa Munda – Janjatiya Nayak” in New Delhi
Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today released a book “Birsa Munda – Janjatiya Nayak” written by Prof. Alok Chakrawal, Vice Chancellor, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur. Minister of State for Education Smt. Annapurna Devi was also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Pradhan said that this book is a comprehensive attempt to bring to the fore the struggle of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and the contribution of forest dwellers in the freedom movement. He appreciated Prof. Alok Chakrawal for making an effort to inscribe the story of the unsung heroes of freedom in the national memory on Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Such efforts will inspire more people to bring out such stories, he added.